One of my fav places to stop! We always get the lasagna with meat sauce. Consistent over the years. Today we also tried the spinach salad with balsamic, fresh bacon, egg and onion. Sipped on key lime cider. No complaints! Portions are big enough to split or save for leftovers. We will be back next year! read more

Bayside Gourmet - Italian Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

When I researched where to get the best grouper Rubin in the aisle, Maida area the Bayside Gourmet was the most common response I got. Went there for lunch and absolutely had to say that the blackened grouper Reuben WAS all that! It was nice large sandwich, the grouper was thick and fresh and the blackened seasoning flavored it perfectly. It was served with a side of very crispy kettle chips and with my cold iced tea it was a perfect meal. The service was excellent and I love the decor from the 80s! This is definitely a destination you need to try, especially if they're blackened grouper Reuben! I look forward to the opportunity to stop back in to try something else on their menu. Please make this a destination as it is very easy to drive by and not notice. read more

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Bayside Gourmet is seriously the BEST!! I lived across the street for 8 months and wow wow wow. The pasta is just incredible. I'm obsessed with their massive chicken parm, there's soo much melted cheese it's amazing. Also the tortellini is from another world!! So fresh, amazing cheese, and the parmesan cream sauce is so rich and delicious. My husband had the grouper sandwich once, that was also very good. They have good beer selections. Just come here, you won't regret it!! PS, sometimes the service is slow when they're slammed during busy hours, but who cares you're in the keys and good food is worth the wait. Love the food here! read more

Very cute place. We actually ended up eating here twice. Pasta dishes are amazing and the homemade dressings are delicious. We picked up a pizza for lunch the following day and it was so yummy! Try it you won't be disappointed read more

Bayside Gourmet is one of those hidden gems that's easy to miss but absolutely worth seeking out. The outdoor patio is beautifully shaded and comfortable, making it easy to forget you're just off the main road. Inside, there are a few arcade games, which are a nice bonus if you're dining with kids. When we're ready for a break from seafood, this is our favorite Italian restaurant in the Keys. The food has always been excellent. The Portobello mushroom appetizer is an absolute must-order--it's one of our favorite dishes anywhere in the Keys. The Veal Parmesan is another standout. It's everything you'd hope for in a classic Parmesan, and the veal has been perfectly cooked every time we've ordered it. One convenient perk is that they'll deliver directly to your room at Hadley House across the street, making it a great option if you don't feel like going back out for dinner. A couple things to know before you go: they serve beer and wine but no liquor or cocktails, and dinner entrées aren't available until after 5:00 p.m. Unfortunately, our most recent visit was disappointing because of the service. We requested to sit outside, but before we were even seated, the waitress repeatedly tried to discourage us, first saying it was too hot and then insisting we needed to move inside because it had started raining. At the time, it was only a very light sprinkle. She began clearing items from the outdoor tables and rushed another couple who had been happily dining outside, removing the salt and pepper from their table and making them feel so hurried that the gentleman spilled his beer while trying to get up. The entire interaction felt uncomfortable and unwelcoming, and we ultimately decided to leave without ordering. Despite that experience, the quality of the food has consistently been outstanding over the years. We're hoping our last visit was simply an off day because it's a restaurant we've genuinely enjoyed and recommended many times. read more

We were pleasantly surprised by this unassuming roadside spot. From the front it doesn't look like much - tucked in next to a sporting good and CBD/week shop. The outside was lovely with a cozy foliage lined patio. They're known for Italian food so we happily obliged. We had the lasagna with bolognese, the tortellini alla Michelangelo, shrimp de pomodoro with pasta, and Caesar salad. Everything was freshly prepared with great flavor. The lasagna was surprisingly light - not at all greasy or too dense. The coconut cake was delicious too! Our server was awesome. Friendly and approachable - very kind! read more

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My beautiful wife & I are vacationing and for our first night we decided to try this establishment. We are very glad we did! We enjoyed the outdoor seating. My wife really liked the muffuletta (plantation). I enjoyed immensely my pizza with meatball. The sauce , cheese, crust & meat combined perfectly. Caitlin was an awesome server. She was on fire! We both highly recommend the Bayside Gourmet! read more

Bayside Gourmet - Muffuletta - Italian Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

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Family owned and operated One of our go to places in Islamorada. Always very happy with the service and meal. I recommend that you enjoy a meal there . Think you will be back for another meal read more

We have been coming to this restaurant for 15 years and it's been three years since we were down here last. I'm wondering if the chef has left or it's changed ownership because it certainly was not the same quality that I had learned to love over the years. read more

Service always comes with a smile. Love the pizza (best on the island in my opinion) and my nephew loves the vodka penne with chicken. Can't go wrong with Group Rueben either (it's a real thing) read more

Super cute place, absolutely not what I was expecting when I looked at other reviews. We were passing through Islamorada on the way to Marathon and stumbled across this place. If you blink, you miss it. The interior transports you back to the 80-90's and it's absolutely so cute! From the vintage arcade games, to the service and the delicious food, you can't go wrong. 10/10 in my books and can't wait to visit again. read more

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My wife and I were pleasantly surprised. At first look m, the place looks like a hole in the wall. But, servers were great and the food was delicious. If you like the 80's themed memories, there is plenty of stuff to remind you there. A definite visit for my wife and I again. read more

Very few 5 star rated restaurants in Islamorada but this one was easily. The waiting area had retro standup arcade games - played Ms Pac Man and got the high score. There about eight tables in the small restaurant and outside seating but way too humid out for that idea. The decor was 1980's themed with Blockbuster Video boxes on the walls in addition to retro album covers like Men at Work and Van Halen. The Grouper Reuben sandwich and the Baby Spinach Salad with Tuna were very fresh and tasty and reasonably priced. The bathroom was updated and clean. read more

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Very friendly service and attentive. Food was delicious but really loved the key lime pie We ate outside on the patio and nice ambiance Yes, recommend this for everyone read more

Stopped by here with the family during our August vacation in the Keys. The food was excellent and they had plenty of flash back items all around to look at, like old arcade games, record albums and movie memorabilia. The service however left much to be desired, as we got our own sodas out of the cooIer and I understand helping out each other, but a different waitress and the busboy brought our food and for the price of the entrees the side salad should come with it. Also, a small selection of bottled sodas with no refills at $3.50 a pop is ridiculous. Stop overcharging your customers and offer fountain drinks with refills. Still good enough to recommend you stop by. read more

Worst experience ever- have been coming to BSG for years- tonight we sat in inside dining area and it was the 10th ring of Dante's Inferno! The lighting hurt your eyes, the noise level wax deafening and the food was mediocre. Have ordered the same shrimp pomodoro for every meal here -?tonight tasteless - server was very good- Jackie has been here for years and knows her job-busboy brought me back ? Same dirty fork when I asked for a replacement- this is not the same BSG that we have patronized in the past. Hope they take this to heart and that patrons mind their manners with screaming voice levels! read more

Definitely the best food while in the Keys! We loved the outside patio. Small with 5 tables well spread out. The food was amazing. We split an entree salad as well as an entree so we could have dessert. They have amazing pasta dishes we let our waitress choose for us. Same with the desserts. She did amazing! We split the Greek salad one night and the Caesar another night. We had a seafood pasta dish, shrimp di pomodoro one night and spaghetti and meatballs another night. read more

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I found this place on Yelp and I was so happy that I did!! A very cute place that was packed with a wait list at 7 when I picked up my pizzas to go. They were so hot and fresh. We had the plain pie, margarita and the veggie. The veggie was my fave, margarita right behind it. I ordered on the way, great service on phone and in person. Give it a try! read more

Service, food and music were excellent! Such a fabulous find. Cute store attached to the cafe. Best grouper sandwich I've had! read more

Their hook and cook is the best tasting. We did try their pizza the night before and that was delicious too! read more

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Came here one night as I was driving through to stop and get some dinner. I was able to get parking right up front. The cashier was super nice and really helpful. Her name was Ashley and she just answered all my questions and helped me out with nothing but patience! I ordered the Chicken Angelini dish and a key lime pie to go. It didn't take long and my food was ready! The portion of the dish was great. I decided to sit outside and eat some before heading back on the road and Omg it was piping hot!!!! (Love to see it) I will say although the dish portion was great, and the chicken was nice, the "garlic white wine sauce" was not much of anything. It just tasted like oil. Nothing else. So I would maybe order again with a different sauce if possible. As for the key lime pie, I take my key lime pies seriously and this one did not disappoint!! It had more sweetness to it, which usually I am against since I firmly believe key lime pies are meant to be a perfect blend of tart and sweet, HOWEVER, this pie blew my mind because the "sweetness" came from something else and I can't put my finger on it but I loved it. Kinda tasted like the caramelized sugar used for flan, so maybe they used caramelized sugar on the crust?? Not sure what it was but I loved it. Really enjoyable and can't wait to come back and try more items off this menu. read more

Bayside Gourmet - Key Lime Pie - Italian Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

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This is a gem and not touristy. Locals love it for the food and prices. Nice large outdoor patio and old-time video games make this place an enjoyable spot. Service is always exceptional. Grouper Reuben is the best in the Keys. read more

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April perfect breezy 77 degree weather allowed us to sit out back and it was gorgeous! Pizza was excellent! Glad we stopped for dinner on our way down to Key West! Service was excellent, was a little less busy than I'd expect on a Friday night but better read more

Service was attentive and around asking if we needed anything. Shrimp was cooked perfectly and very tender. I would absolutely recommend and go back read more

The pizza was so good! We had the margarita pizza. The other thing I liked was they have Coke products. The carrot cake was amazing, but I really wasn't impressed with the key lime pie. Service was great! The facility has an 80s them to me and we loved looking at the decor. read more

Pizza is alright. We got the works and there were way too many toppings for the pizza. Chicken parm is very good! Quick pick up and friendly staff! read more

Doesn't look like much from the street and probably wouldn't have stopped here if it wasn't for Yelp but glad we did. The Cuban Sandwich was great. The side of pasta salad was definitely unique but also tasted good too. Very small inside though but we lucked out and arrived when there was an open table . read more

Bayside Gourmet - Cuban Sandwich - Italian Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

Enjoyed lunch on patio. Food and service were excellent. Would return for dinner for sure!

What a wonderful place. Nothing fancy but the food was excellent. I had the Cuban sandwich, it was very prepared perfectly. My partner had the Philly cheesesteak and he said it was amazing! It makes a difference when you use the best buns. Amarosa's! The service was great, very friendly and attentive. read more

We ordered the Works and it was fantastic! Generous with the toppings and the crust was perfect. Nice and crispy without being too hard or chewy. I don't usually eat the crust but I did with this pizza. It was delivered before the time we were given which was greatly appreciated. They knew we were staying in a resort and even included plates, utensils and plenty of napkins without being asked. I highly recommend Bayside Gourmet if you are in Islamorada read more

Grouper Ruben is worth stopping for! The blend of all the flavors does not disappoint. It is flavorful, no one flavor is over powering, the bread was crisp on the out side! So good!! read more

I always have a wonderful time here. Super casual atmosphere, but the food is out of this world. Everything here is wonderful. The portions are pretty big, but it makes wonderful left overs. The service is wonderful and the staff is friendly and always down to kiki. Great spot and I won't stop coming! read more

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Bayside Gourmet truly is a gourmet Pizzeria and Italian restaurant. We were with a party of 11 people they served us very well the wait person was thorough and explained everything very well. We had quite an extensive order including appetizers they were able to get everything to the table quickly and deliciously. The pizza which was the meat lovers had a great crust and all the toppings were fresh not crumbles. The meatballs we're totally Epic served in a delicious marinara sauce they were large they were tender and they were seasoned perfectly. They also prepared our catch which was Swordfish and Yellow Tail they gave it to us in two different varieties and everything was excellent. I highly recommend Bayside Gourmet if you're down in the Keys and in Islamorada give them a stop. read more

This is our favorite restaurant in Islamorada by far! The ambiance, the service, and all the fun retro games make for a fun and unique experience. And the food is absolutely outstanding. Over the years especially since Covid I know things have gotten challenging for restaurants and it has caused the quality to decline for many while the prices have increased. This is not the case for Bayside and we can't help but stop here multiple times every trip! Not only some of the best food in town, but some of the best food and vibes in general. The pizzas, pastas, and the chocolate cake are all phenomenal. A must visit if you are in the area for sure! read more

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Did not realize that I was going to get bitten 80 times all over my body by eating at their outdoor area one night but I did and it made my life horrible for weeks. Got all the desserts to try and made a sampler out of it since they were cheaply priced. Their lasagna was very tasty but it gave me and 3 other people diarrhea and vomit. Service was okay. Been too scared to try this place ever again after the bad food poisoning read more

Met friends here for lunch. We sat out in the garden in the shade. What a great place! It was so relaxed. Service was superb! My friends were trying different IPA's. We ordered antipasto to share and it was HUGE. Perfect for 3 people and there was even some to take home. My friends had different sandwiches (Tavernier and Matecumbe) and said they were super yummy. Portions again were HUGE. They each took home a sandwich half. I had a single slice of pepperoni pizza which was also excellent. I was drinking a lot of water and my glass was never empty. Inside is small and share the building with The Other Side (kite boarding shop). They have retro video games from the 1980's and 1990's. I would definitely stop here again to grab lunch! read more

Found this restaurant through a Reddit post and it did not disappoint! It is a seemingly popular restaurant in Islamorada - went with a group of 4 on a Monday night and it was full when we arrived for dinner at 7:20. We decided to wait the 30-40 minutes because we figured it would take just as long to find somewhere else, and the popularity seemed like a good sign. We opted for first available table and sat outside in the patio, which was nice. The inside is a small dining room so outside felt nice. We ordered some red wine and lobster bisques to kick off the meal. The lobster bisque was very creamy if you enjoy a creamier bisque. I also ordered the cavatelli with vodka sauce and added shrimp. The others in my group ordered the shrimp francese, shrimp pomodoro, and baked cavatelli bolognese. Everyone really enjoyed their order and they have huge portions here! We were very full, but had to end the meal with key lime pie, which was delicious. Great spot if you're looking for a casual and yummy meal and great service. The only reason for giving 4 instead of 5 stars is because this is a good dinner in the keys; yummy but nothing super out of this world/special. read more

Bayside Gourmet - Cavatelli vodka pasta (with shrimp) - Italian Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

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We stopped in here on a Sunday night after the original place we wanted to try was closed. We ordered a large meat lovers pie which was $22, which to us was a great deal compared to home. The pie had a good crispy crust and was loaded with meat. The pie is salty from all the meat, but that was expected. The service was good. read more

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Always great food and service at Bayside Gourmet. They do a great job with freshly caught fish.

It felt like home! We went to a recommended nearby restaurant, sat in the sun for 15 minutes, were ignored, and left. Fortunately, we ended up at Bayside Gourmet! We walked through the door and were greeted warmly by two staff members. Jackie was our waitress, she was funny, and gave us great recommendations! I had the margarita pizza. It was delicious. I also played the giant Game Boy. The 1980s vibe is very chill. Everything was perfect! read more